RAF Waddington HIVE

RAF Waddington HIVE The HIVE is an information network available to all members of the service community, serving both married and single personnel, together with their families.

Welcome to Royal Air Force Waddington, home to RAF Air Command surveillance and reconnaissance assets. RAF Waddington is located on the edge of Lincoln, situated beside the village of Waddington. The city of Lincoln is a short drive away, with all the main amenities a city offers. Waddington village has regular bus services, connecting to good bus and rail network links throughout the country. RAF

Waddington SFA are mostly located behind the wire with some located in Waddington village, North Hykeham and Lincoln. SFA can also be allocated at Digby around 11 miles from Waddington, RAFC Cranwell around 15 miles from Waddington and RAF Scampton around 12 miles from Waddington. For allocations please call the Amey Accommodation helpdesk on 0800 707 6000. The Station has a modern gym complex, squash courts, tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course and football pitches. There is a Subway and Costa Coffee within the JR Mess and the all Ranks Club is adjacent to the JR Mess. The Pip Beck Centre is the home to the HIVE, Pips Coffee Shop, Chaplaincy, SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Personal and Family Support Workers, Community Development Officer, Service Community Support Officer, SNCO Community Support, Youth Club and the Kids Club (before and after school care for primary school aged children). Waddington has a C of E Church located on the SFA site. There are various groups that meet on a regular basis including parent and toddlers, a youth club and scouting groups etc.

Royal Air Force Congratulations to all personnel associated with the Royal Air Force who have been recognised in the Kin...
13/06/2026

Royal Air Force
Congratulations to all personnel associated with the Royal Air Force who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List this year.
For details of all RAF Whole Force recipients, visit: https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf-kings-birthday-honours-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSaST1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeiFhuKJR1Ssk-CTs5YT06k8-GhtXkmaLtjE2CDPFlDmKDdeYrY3L6ktdJp4c_aem_rQ1zhHjIY-ojmd32148GKQ

The RAF's 2026 King's Birthday Honours recognise exceptional military service and outstanding achievements across the Whole Force.

Join us at the Pip Beck Centre for a sweet treat on the 25th June.
12/06/2026

Join us at the Pip Beck Centre for a sweet treat on the 25th June.

Come and join the Station Commander to discuss life at RAF Waddington. Please follow the QR Code link to sign up.
11/06/2026

Come and join the Station Commander to discuss life at RAF Waddington.

Please follow the QR Code link to sign up.

Local job opportunity
10/06/2026

Local job opportunity

Education and resettlement open day. Open to everyone, come along to see what opportunities are available for you.
10/06/2026

Education and resettlement open day.

Open to everyone, come along to see what opportunities are available for you.

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update _09 June 2026Interim Chair of Defence Housing Service  The Defe...
09/06/2026

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update _09 June 2026

Interim Chair of Defence Housing Service

The Defence Housing Strategy, announced in November 2025, marks the most significant transformation of Armed Forces housing in more than 50 years. It sets out an ambitious, fully funded ten-year programme to improve the homes and communities that service personnel and their families rely on every day. At the heart of this generational renewal, is the creation of a standalone professional Defence housing organisation, the Defence Housing Service.

Leading this transition is Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE, who has been appointed Interim Chair of the Defence Housing Service. Natalie previously chaired the Defence Housing Strategy Review Team and will play a crucial role in leading the transition to the new organisation, ensuring it is ready to deliver for you and your families from day one.

Once formally established in law through the Armed Forces Bill, the Defence Housing Service will take responsibility for managing nearly 50,000 military homes across the UK. Its mission includes providing safe, high-quality, and reliable housing that reflects modern military life.

Natalie’s appointment comes as the latest polling data collected by Opinion Research Services shows a rise in satisfaction among Personnel and families living in military homes.

Read more at https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/2026/06/09/appointment-of-interim-chair-of-the-defence-housing-service/

New bus service, coming soon.
09/06/2026

New bus service, coming soon.

RAF Association’s Women’s Wellbeing Network - Upcoming webinars. These sessions aim to inform, inspire and support women...
08/06/2026

RAF Association’s Women’s Wellbeing Network - Upcoming webinars.

These sessions aim to inform, inspire and support women across a range of personal and professional topics.

We have an exciting programme ahead:

🗓️10 June – Owning Your Narrative: Confidence, Visibility and Professional Connection
Led by Leadership Coach Vanessa Cobb, this session will explore how perception shapes experience, how effective self-promotion begins with paying attention, and how small mindset shifts can transform confidence and career opportunities.


🗓️9 July – Redefining Strength: Service, Identity and Life Beyond Medical Discharge
Stacey Denyer shares her powerful personal journey through nearly two decades of military service, an unexpected diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, and the life-changing reality of medical discharge.

🗓️10 September – From Overload to Clarity: Navigating Health Information with Confidence
Delivered by Dr Sawsan Khuri, this session will explore how to navigate the overwhelming amount of health information available today. It will touch on the role of genetics, lifestyle and environment, helping attendees feel more confident in understanding women’s health information.

🗓️29 September – From Isolation to Inclusion: Why Investing in Individual Strengths Makes a Team Stronger
Caroline Paige will share key moments from her lived experience, highlighting how belief in self became a vital tool for survival and success, and why the understanding and support of others is so crucial.

If you would like to sign up or see further information, you can do so by visiting 👉https://rafa.org.uk/womens-wellbeing-network/

Tomorrow at St Michael's!
08/06/2026

Tomorrow at St Michael's!

SMASH is back on Tuesday 9th June, after school from 3.30pm - 4.45pm.
All children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (age 4-11) are welcome to come along for stories, activities and fun!
https://waddington.church/church-life/children-s-work

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Pip Beck Centre, High D**e
Waddington
LN59NJ

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